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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,282.31, 1,100,258.24 and 434,703.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,282.31, 1,100,258.24 and 434,703.27 is: 599,895.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,282.31 : 1,100,258.24 = 434,703.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,282.31/1,100,258.24 = 434,703.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,282.31x = 1,100,258.24 × 434,703.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,282.31x = 478,285,852,598.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,285,852,598.93/797,282.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,895.23

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